Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Steamed Vegetables

🥘 Ingredients

• 120g boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 50g broccoli florets
• 50g carrot slices
• 50g zucchini slices
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. 2
   Place the chicken breast in the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes (up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
3. 3
   Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium heat.
4. 4
   Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and juices run clear.
5. 5
   While chicken cooks, steam broccoli, carrots, and zucchini in a steamer basket over simmering water for 5-7 minutes, until just tender but still crisp.
6. 6
   Plate the grilled chicken and arrange the steamed vegetables on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin A: 68% DV
• Vitamin C: 74% DV
• Calcium: 6% DV
• Iron: 9% DV
• Fiber: 4g per serving
• Potassium: 620mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• For juicier chicken, avoid overcooking; use a meat thermometer and cook until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
• To enhance flavor, let the chicken marinate longer (up to 24 hours in the fridge).
• Cut vegetables into even sizes for uniform steaming.
• Add a squeeze of extra lemon over the chicken and veggies just before serving for a fresh kick.